Activities at Ottley House Care Home

We do enjoy the odd tipple here at Ottley House and residents enjoyed an afternoon of beer tasting that took place in the home.

Sampling from a selection of 6 different beers, residents were able to try the different flavours and learn the different notes and blends, including floral and fruity, to zesty, bitter and earthy combinations.

Beer, if drunk in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health.

Apparently a fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but we thought it would be better to be thoroughly sure, and so a few sips of each were required!

We truly embraced the joy and camaraderie that accompanied sharing a cold brew with friends.

There was no clear winner as each sample was given the thumbs up, guess we’ll have to do it again then, won’t we?

Our bookshelves were bulging as we celebrated World Book Day in style.

World book day isn’t just for children as the day promotes reading for pleasure and all ages are able to do that! 

Our residents decided to host a discussion about their favourite books and authors, and to join a storytelling session.

The debate about books that made it to the box-office also arose and there was quite a discussion about the top adaptations out there.

Of course the day would not have been complete without a costume or two.

Residents were invited to make beautiful Valentine’s-themed table decorations. The displays were used to decorate the home ready for Valentine’s Day celebrations.  Some residents chose flowers in traditional red hues whereas others chose different Spring colours depending on their favourite blooms. We just love helping people create something beautiful and seeing how much pleasure they gain from the experience.  These table decorations are such a simple thing to do but so effective when you see them around the home.  We all had a wonderful afternoon together.”

Residents whipped up a selection of cakes. Once they had cooled, everyone got busy decorating with icing, buttercream, marshmallows, dolly mixture, edible stars and flowers to make some of the most fabulous cakes in town.

It wasn’t just the residents that were excited about baking cakes, the eyes of all our staff lit up too – everyone loves cake!”

Joe, a resident said: “I have always loved baking, it is so rewarding when a cake turns out well, I have eaten so much delicious cake today, I think this has to be one of my favourite activities.”

Ottley House has just turned 30 years old, staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion with live music provided by local performer Paul Watkins. Also present was the very first General Manager of Ottley House Christine Bird. 

Ottley House has built up excellent reputations within its local communities. The home regularly holds events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours. 

It is also important to recognise the hard work of our staff here at Ottley House.  For the past 30 years, we have provided a caring home for our residents as well as the best possible environment for our staff.  The day not only enabled us to celebrate their hard work, but it was also an opportunity to thank the residents, their relatives and friends who have made Ottley House such a loving home.

We took a trip out to Ellesmere where we enjoyed a walk along the Promenade at The Mere.

The Mere at Ellesmere is an award winning Park with a beautiful lake with gardens, woodland walks and historic parkland on the edge of the medieval market town of Ellesmere. It is the largest of nine meres and mosses that can be found in the unique Shropshire landscape. Our residents agree we are so lucky to have this just a short drive away.

It really is a great place to watch the wildlife or just watch the world go by and relax over tea and cake in the historic Boathouse.

The park is predominantly flat, and provides a number of easy access walking routes so is a great place for all our residents to visit.